Understanding the Difference Between Rapid Urban Forests and Natural Climax Forests The Miyawaki afforestation technique has gained global recognition for transforming barren urban lands into dense green forests within a few years. From schools and corporate campuses to degraded urban landscapes, Miyawaki forests are helping cities combat climate change, improve biodiversity, and restore ecological functions.Continue reading “Miyawaki Afforestation: Does Crown Clashing Mean the Forest Has Failed?”
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Learning from a Zero-Waste Community: Awareness Session for Taj Ambassador Staff at Brahma Apartments
Rise Foundation recently organized an awareness session for the housekeeping and facility management staff associated with Taj Ambassador at Brahma Apartments, a residential complex that has successfully implemented a Zero-Waste Management System. The session was conducted by Madhukar Varshney and Madhuri Varshney with the objective of showcasing how a residential community can effectively manage itsContinue reading “Learning from a Zero-Waste Community: Awareness Session for Taj Ambassador Staff at Brahma Apartments”
Urban Forestry: One Solution, Multiple Benefits
Urban Forestry is increasingly in the limelight because it offers a practical, scalable, and nature-based solution to many urban challenges at once. The below image is from 4.5 year old Green patch developed at West Vinod Nagar School , East Delhi by Rise Foundation using Miyawaki Afforestation technique. It is wonderful example of Urban Forestry.Continue reading “Urban Forestry: One Solution, Multiple Benefits”
Why POSH Training Is More Than Just Compliance
Whenever I conduct a #POSHAwarenessSession, people often say, “We already know this.” – Madhuri Varshney (POSH Trainer) But as the session progresses, a new understanding emerges. People realize that knowing about POSH and implementing it effectively in workplace culture are two very different things. That’s when gaps in policies, behavior, sensitivity, and grievance redressal processesContinue reading “Why POSH Training Is More Than Just Compliance”
Building Safer Workplaces Through Awareness: My POSH Session with PCDA
Today, I had the opportunity to conduct an awareness session with the staff of #PCDA on #POSH (The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace – Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013). For me, this was not just another training session—it was a meaningful platform for dialogue, reflection, and collective learning. Together, we explored what itContinue reading “Building Safer Workplaces Through Awareness: My POSH Session with PCDA”
🌱 A New Miyawaki Forest Takes Root in Rabarka Village, Tijara (Rajasthan) 🌱
At Rise Foundation, every plantation is more than planting trees—it is about restoring ecosystems, strengthening communities, and building climate resilience. We are proud to announce the launch of another impactful Miyawaki afforestation project in Rabarka, Rajasthan, where 9,000 native plants have been planted to create a dense, self-sustaining forest. This initiative will help:🌿 Improve airContinue reading “🌱 A New Miyawaki Forest Takes Root in Rabarka Village, Tijara (Rajasthan) 🌱”
Sowing the Seeds of a Better Future: 9000 Trees, 33 Projects, One Mission
In a significant step towards ecological restoration and climate resilience, Rise Foundation, in collaboration with Rajasthan Prime Steel Processing Center Pvt Ltd (RPSC), has successfully implemented a Miyawaki Afforestation project of 9000 (8500+ 500 extra ) native plants at Rabarka Village, Alwar District, Rajasthan. 🌿 Transforming Land into Living Forests The Miyawaki technique enables theContinue reading “Sowing the Seeds of a Better Future: 9000 Trees, 33 Projects, One Mission”
Faridabad Sec 31 Miyawaki Urban Forest – A Green Step Towards Climate Resilience
Urban areas across NCR are facing rising temperatures, deteriorating air quality, and declining biodiversity. In response to these challenges, the Miyawaki Urban Forest at Sector 31, Faridabad stands as a powerful example of how nature-based solutions can transform cities. Developed using the Miyawaki afforestation technique, this high-density native plantation will: 🌳 Reduce Local TemperatureDense greenContinue reading “Faridabad Sec 31 Miyawaki Urban Forest – A Green Step Towards Climate Resilience”
Two Maps, One Crisis: What They Really Say About India’s Air
When you compare a NASA Fire Map with an AQI map of India, the connection seems obvious:fires cause air pollution. But the reality is more complex. Fire hotspots are mostly in rural and forest areas, while the worst AQI is concentrated in urban regions like Delhi, Kanpur, Patna, and Lucknow — places with very fewContinue reading “Two Maps, One Crisis: What They Really Say About India’s Air”
Recognition Under the Vidyanjali Programme: A CSR Milestone
At Rise Foundation NGO, we believe that sustainable social impact is built through collaboration, shared responsibility, and a strong focus on education. We are honoured to be recognised for our CSR activities under the Vidyanjali Programme by SCERT. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our team, volunteers, and partners who work consistently to strengthenContinue reading “Recognition Under the Vidyanjali Programme: A CSR Milestone”
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